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The White Stripes — Icky Thump
Album: Icky Thump
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Released: 2007
Length: 4:09
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Overrated, awful stuff, like a migraine made into music. Unpleasant and irritating.
Posted 1 year ago by Essbee63    [ Reply ]
Pretty low rating for a song Rolling Stone had as its No. 18 song of 2007. I'm guessing most listeners aren't tune with their critics.
I think the song is clever, outrageous, and fun. 
Posted 2 years ago by treid000    [ Reply ]
For those of us who do like this:


Iiiiiiiieeeeeee
Icky thump
Who'da thunk?
Sittin' drunk on a wagon to Mexico

Ah well
What a chump
Well my head got a bump
When I hit it on the radio

Redhead señorita
Looking dead
Came and said
"need a bed?"
En Español

I said
"Gimme a drink a water
I'm gonna 'sing around the collar'
And I don't need a microphone"

[guitar solo]
[keyboard solo]

Icky thump
With a lump in my throat
Grabbed my coat
And I was freaking
I was ready to go!

And I swear
Besides the hair
She had one white eye
One blank stare
Lookin' up
Lyin' there

On the stand
Near her hand
Was a candy cane
Black rum, sugar cane
Dry ice (and) something strange

La la, la la la la la la la la la laaa laaa laaa

[keyboard solo]

White Americans, what?
Nothing better to do?
Why don't you kick yourself out?
You're an immigrant too?

Who's usin' who?
What should we do?
Well you can't be a pimp
And a prostitute too

Icky thump, handcuffed to a bunk
Robbed blind
Looked around
And there was nobody else

Left alone
I hit myself with a stone
Went home
And learned how to clean up after myself
Posted 3 years ago by t0m5k1    [ Reply ]
I think it's almost rock and roll.  But it sounds more like a lost mellotron and guitar had noisy sex with a sound effects Frankenstein machine in a lighting storm.  
Posted 3 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 impediguy wrote:
I think the 'h' in the title should be changed to an 'r'
 
https://thirdmanstore.com/icky...  bumper sticker is available at his Detroit store Third Man Records.  I have one.  You're welcome
Posted 4 years ago by yagermeister    [ Reply ]
I think the 'h' in the title should be changed to an 'r'
Posted 4 years ago by impediguy    [ Reply ]
"Give the drummer some" is apparently misguided advice regarding Meg.
Posted 16 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Jared wrote:
When I buy this album (because I must), this'll take a few listens, but I do feel some light glimmering in the distance.
Just bought it yesterday, and this track is a bit rough around the edges, but the catchiness of the lyrics really got me. I can't get it out of my head!
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Wow - that track sure got my attention. Not in a positive way..........
Posted 17 years ago by shuttlecr    [ Reply ]
First time I've heard this, believe it or not. The Stripes are back and I'm glad! (Wasn't that high on the Raconteurs.)
Posted 17 years ago by suddenchad    [ Reply ]
sweet icky thump. 9 :-)
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
MinMan wrote:
A 2-man/woman parody of AC/DC?
this could be a decent ac/dc style hard-rock song but it lacks BASS and another GUITAR (never mind the simplistic drumming). When is this guy going to realize that adding a bass will make a HUGE difference?
Posted 17 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
dmax wrote:
GOOD segue from the Electric Prunes!
But that's about it
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
A 2-man/woman parody of AC/DC?
Posted 17 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the grandchildren of the Led Zeppelin members give it a go!
Posted 17 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
Now I'm feeling my age........maybe it'll sound better next time, some catchy riffs here and there.
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
video for this song is out now ... https://www.spinner.com/2007/05/24/video-premiere-icky-thump-by-white-stripes/ (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by chocodog    [ Reply ]
FilmSurgeon wrote:
Where are the slavish, mis-guided Zeppelin comparisons? Half baked...
No doubt his biggest influence - but with that ineffable Jack White twist.
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
When I buy this album (because I must), this'll take a few listens, but I do feel some light glimmering in the distance.
Posted 17 years ago by Jared    [ Reply ]
Xeric wrote:
The most successful crappy high school garage band in history.
But still far better than all of the current bands doing their retro shtick. At least this has some flicker of creativity. Sure, it's indefensible sludge, but it kicks.
Posted 17 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
The most successful crappy high school garage band in history.
Posted 17 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Can this really be the White Stripes, When I first heard it I thought it was the Beastie Boys
Posted 17 years ago by KarimMosna    [ Reply ]
TheLoneIguana wrote:
Lucky, I am no slave to cool, so I can turn this off with no second thought.
Yeah, your too cool to be cool right?
Posted 17 years ago by kenjismokum    [ Reply ]
1 to -1
Posted 17 years ago by Almo80    [ Reply ]
Loud and Great! We love when RP gets noisy.
Posted 17 years ago by pattiecovert    [ Reply ]
I didn't know what to make of this band until I recently saw a DVD of them at a show in the UK. I was really impressed with what I saw (given that it was just lead guitar and drums). But I'm going to have a hard time getting over the end of the Portland, Oregon video. The sight of him soul-kissing Loretta Lynn was a little disturbing and weird, to say the least.
Posted 17 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
These moooorons must have done something just as crappy that we could hear instead of the same one EVERY FREEKING DAY...
Posted 17 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
Phonedave wrote:
It's growing on me. Just moved it up from a 3 to a 6. -dave
Dang! you're right! from 4 to 6.5.
Posted 17 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
For those of you who detest Jack White, remember he helped Loretta Lynn win a grammy after not writing music for 20+years. This "kid" rocks.
Posted 17 years ago by kevingile    [ Reply ]
"Can't be a pimp and a prostitute too!"
Posted 17 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
I'm pluging my ears...*ouch* nails on a chalkboard
Posted 17 years ago by dbm86698    [ Reply ]
Gave it a 7, but like all White Stripes it'll get better with time and so will the rating.
Posted 17 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
Well, Americans: What, nothin' better to do? Why don't you kick yourself out? You're an immigrant too. Who's usin' who? What should we do? Well you can't be a pimp And a prostitute too
Posted 17 years ago by IMGoph    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Like him or not-Jack White isn't boring.
Neither was Jack the Ripper. Just pointing that fact out.
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
This Rocks!
Posted 17 years ago by davezilko    [ Reply ]
dmax wrote:
Weird, but I keep thinking "This is Prog Rock." Multiple sections, weird noises, some places to get a rhythmic foothold but then a change to something else, that little weird synth thing.
Aha! I believe you're right. Thank you. Now I know why it sucks so bad.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
kick ASS!!!
Posted 17 years ago by anniebear    [ Reply ]
UGH. Mute.
Posted 17 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
pescivendolo wrote:
Forget all the haters. Jack White is a force of nature. He's much cooler than you and I.
Lucky, I am no slave to cool, so I can turn this off with no second thought.
Posted 17 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
freddyfender wrote:
The song is Icky Thump . . .
. . . and it's among the most appropriately-named tunes ever recorded.
Posted 17 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Hey... this was on yesterday...
Posted 17 years ago by revsully    [ Reply ]
It's growing on me. Just moved it up from a 3 to a 6. -dave
Posted 17 years ago by Phonedave    [ Reply ]
check it, yo
Posted 17 years ago by sans    [ Reply ]
gazza wrote:
great choice of name for the band... icky - let it be over
The song is Icky Thump, the band is The White Stripes, and this tune rocks.
Posted 17 years ago by freddyfender    [ Reply ]
Oh hell yes!! My head is bangin' over here!
Posted 17 years ago by Land_Shark    [ Reply ]
One of the best living guitarists.
Posted 17 years ago by sans    [ Reply ]
I love this
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
as far as White Stripes songs go... I like this one. I seem to be in the minority on this one.
Posted 17 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
This song is almost...but not quite...a guilty pleasure. It's sort of like drinking shots of tequila, really.
Posted 17 years ago by Beanie    [ Reply ]
Where are the slavish, mis-guided Zeppelin comparisons? Half baked...
Posted 17 years ago by FilmSurgeon    [ Reply ]
mjaded wrote:
White stripes rock! They have an original sound, rare these days. Yeah, new album. hope they tour!
My 14 yo loves this. I trust his musical taste, and it's something we can discuss together - much like baseball. What the heck, it's not that distasteful. I can think of worse bands that I liked at his age.
Posted 17 years ago by gopre    [ Reply ]
Doooooods, allow yourselves ROCK.
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
Like him or not-Jack White isn't boring.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
For all the songs that I have had denied, this makes it.
Posted 17 years ago by the_bink    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
You've never heard of this group...oh I feel for you. Where do you live then in the BatCave?
Posted 17 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
great choice of name for the band... icky - let it be over
Posted 17 years ago by gazza    [ Reply ]
AlienRelic wrote:
Wow! Very Good. Another great band I never heard of Thanks Bill and Rebecca. Hope you are able to keep on doing this for a long time.
You've never heard of this group...oh I feel for you. Where do you live then in the BatCave?
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Garbage? Sure. But sublime garbage.
Posted 17 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
Yes - more, more, more like this, please!
Sorry - then RP would no longer be RP, it would be GB (GarbageRadio).
Posted 17 years ago by Karmala    [ Reply ]
Thank God it's so easy to take the headphones off 'til the next song!
Posted 17 years ago by Karmala    [ Reply ]
I've come to expect nothing but garbage from The White Stripes - this is no exception.
Posted 17 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
Geez... gag me with an icky spoon... Actually the more I listen, I hear relevant lyrics.
Posted 17 years ago by JJAB    [ Reply ]
now it's yesterday and the day before yesterday too coccyx wrote:
Just as icky as it was yesterday
Posted 17 years ago by beardp    [ Reply ]
bigB_3 wrote:
RAWK!!!
Yes - more, more, more like this, please!
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
AlienRelic wrote:
Wow! Very Good. Another great band I never heard of Thanks Bill and Rebecca.
Wow, really.
Posted 17 years ago by InMyTree    [ Reply ]
Just as icky as it was yesterday
Posted 17 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the ranking. pescivendolo wrote:
Forget all the haters. Jack White is a force of nature. He's much cooler than you and I.
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
White Stripes coming to the Far North in a couple months. Playing all canadian provinces, and the 3 Northern Territories. We're forgotten all to often, so it's a nice treat!
Posted 17 years ago by Fat_Man_Flo    [ Reply ]
folkalta wrote:
can't --- take --- headphones --- off --- conflicted ARGGHH
I feel your....um....pain? I think?
Posted 17 years ago by Beanie    [ Reply ]
I prefer the Ickey Shuffle myself...
Posted 17 years ago by Agent510    [ Reply ]
bronorb wrote:
Disagree. The vocals are identical on each and every White Stripe song. My daughter is a fan and exposes me to it often. My problem is that the whole sound is so sparse with no bass. Being a sometimes bass player, that's just wrong, IMHO.
I have to agree, even though I like their shtick.
Posted 17 years ago by eisbaer_67    [ Reply ]
Wow! Very Good. Another great band I never heard of Thanks Bill and Rebecca. Hope you are able to keep on doing this for a long time.
Posted 17 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
i am glad to have meg and jack back! i liked the racounteurs, but the white stripes are the real deal.
Posted 17 years ago by darthblav    [ Reply ]
Leatherpoker wrote:
Could easily pass for an SNL spoof.
Ironically starring Jack Black!
Posted 17 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
Forget all the h8ers. Jack White is a force of nature. He's much cooler than you and I.
Posted 17 years ago by pescivendolo    [ Reply ]
gvan wrote:
Awesome.
Hell yeah!
Posted 17 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Jack White rawks!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Awesome. And for all you haters: this is rock and roll, you're overthinking it. This music is for your butts not your brains. Shut up and dance!
Posted 17 years ago by gvan    [ Reply ]
Cruithne3753 wrote:
(Pssst - Hey Jack, it's spelt "Ecky Thump")
Wow! I was thinking the same thing. Good to see someone else remembers The Goodies.
Posted 17 years ago by segueman    [ Reply ]
Jack White needs a drummer. Mo Tucker would be a huge improvement over poor Meg White. The novelty of her drumming has worn off - if it was ever appealing.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
White stripes rock! They have an original sound, rare these days. Yeah, new album. hope they tour!
Posted 17 years ago by mjaded    [ Reply ]
I don't think Icky Woods could do his shuffle to this song.
Posted 17 years ago by swampaholic    [ Reply ]
There is something in there that I like, but it's surrounded by a lot of things that make me cringe. Not quite sure where to go with that.
Posted 17 years ago by Phonedave    [ Reply ]
Screw the haters, White Stripes kick mucho culo!
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
parrothead wrote:
Love or hate Jack White he has a talented nack to not allow his tunes to all sound the same.
Right on brother, and I do like jack. I do think a better drummer would be ok.
Posted 17 years ago by h2o    [ Reply ]
mandolin wrote:
...generally i've felt that the white stripes have been long overrated - but this is cool...
Ditto...
Posted 17 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
parrothead wrote:
Love or hate Jack White he has a talented nack to not allow his tunes to all sound the same.
Disagree. The vocals are identical on each and every White Stripe song. My daughter is a fan and exposes me to it often. My problem is that the whole sound is so sparse with no bass. Being a sometimes bass player, that's just wrong, IMHO.
Posted 17 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
White Stripes are way overrated. Sounds like a cross between a crappy garage band and some tripped-out 70s group. Could easily pass for an SNL spoof.
Posted 17 years ago by Leatherpoker    [ Reply ]
Seems to be a lot of WS backlash on RP, but I love em. This song kicks, I think.
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Ok, this is day 2 and I am over it already. My boss was just in my office staring at my mac in awe.
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
RP decides to ROCK today!!
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Actually heard this song on the local alternative station twice in three hours, right after hearing the first play at RP. This one's going to be played into the ground, but I'm enjoying a great deal for the time being (except the three odd chord progressions in the middle anyways).
Posted 17 years ago by FeydBaron    [ Reply ]
RAWK!!!
Posted 17 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
Blech! Hideous. Lasted about 3 seconds after he started "singing".
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Got the 'WHITE' (ref last jam-thread
Posted 17 years ago by buckskin    [ Reply ]
Sound a lot here like old Pittsburgh band, the Iron City Houserockers.
Posted 17 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Cruithne3753    [ Reply ]
Love or hate Jack White he has a talented nack to not allow his tunes to all sound the same.
Posted 17 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
can't --- take --- headphones --- off --- conflicted ARGGHH
Posted 17 years ago by folkalta    [ Reply ]
...generally i've felt that the white stripes have been long overrated - but this is cool...
Posted 17 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
AWESOME!
Posted 17 years ago by rdyce    [ Reply ]
That boy crayzay
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
Wow!
Posted 17 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
He does not need a microphone indeed!
Posted 17 years ago by folkalta    [ Reply ]
I like it!
Posted 17 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]